The fish are about 8-12 feet deep. Crappie are SLOW! Suggest you do on line search to find specifics for each area. Carry a large net, as most fish are lost at the net. (updated 2-9-2023) Hatchet Jacks Sports Shop in Crystal Hill off I-40 (501-758-4958) said even with high flow you can fish the bank, and if you can figure out where the fish are, you can have success. This article explores ten absolutely amazing lakes found in Arkansas. The crawdads are becoming active. If you are out looking for striped bass, they will be in an area from East Pigeon to the 101 bridge and/or from the Highway 62 bridge back to the 101 Boat Docks. Fishing in Arkansas The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 0.4 foot to rest at 1.5 feet above power pool of 659 feet msl. The huge alligator dwarfed their boat and used its immense strength and power to drag it around while the terrified occupants were completely at its mercy. Lake Maumelle Theyve also been catching them on darker-colored Chatterbaits. White Bass Their teeth were adapted for crushing rather than piercing prey, and they were capable of killing and eating even large dinosaurs. As stated earlier, this process is ongoing and is regulated by Entergy on a weekly basis. Some fish will move shallower under the right conditions and hold on swings, points and ledges. Vertical-jigging a spoon or 3-inch grub on a lead head is also working. Jerkbaits, Alabama rigs are the baits of choice, and mostly it's tournament fishing time, though it has taken around 15 pounds to winthe tourneys, The white bass run hasn't really started; some have been caught in the river arms but that is also still a winter fishing pattern for now. He says he was headed out on the lake last week searching for fish when . As of Friday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation was 401.55 feet msl (full pool: 387.00 feet msl; top flood elevation is 419.0 feet msl). There are several camping areas around Beaver lake, each beautiful. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Blue Mountain Lake This is a great time to chase walleye with big stickbaits. After a two-year project of rebuilding the lake habitat by the AGFC while the city of Monticello rebuilt the lakes dam, Lake Monticello is reopened for fishing though the water is still well below what will be full pool when it refills. Ive been getting bit on a Jewel football jig or shaky head in green pumpkin on the points, ledges and swings in the creeks. This huge alligator was a mature male which was estimated to be around 35 years old. As of 1 p.m. there had been 31 straight hours of release in the neighborhood of 3,800 cfs. With the increasing boat traffic, we need to be mindful when operating our boats near others who are not underway and anchored. Jigs and craws, spinnerbaits and small crankbaits are working in skinny water. Lake Conway is currently in its annual winter pool drawdown from normal seasonal level. Redworms and crickets, of course, but also try bucktail jigs, maribou jigs and hair-tied jigs. Anglers should try using Carolina-rigged lizards, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and drop-shots. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. The biggest alligator ever found in Arkansas was half-inch shy of 14 feet long and weighed around 800 pounds. Woody Hollow State Park is home to the 40 acre Lake Bennett which provides a stunning location for many water based activities. When she hears the young yelping, she opens the nest and gently carries them to water in her mouth. (updated 2-23-2023) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bass Fishing Team reports that water temperature is in the mid-50s in Lake Langhofer to the low 60s in protected backwaters. The lake had made its way up to 50 degrees though on Friday morning it was recorded as 39 degrees. Lake Catherine Tailwater (Below Carpenter Dam), For weekly flow releases from Carpenter Dam, visit. Unfortunately, we lost a large part of the alligator population due to unregulated market hunting and their wetlands being drained. Beaver Tailwater Easily the largest and the most fearsome amongst a pretty terrifying bunch was Deinosuchus. Gators in Arkansas do not eat during the winter months-theyll bask in the sun but they are not warm enough to digest food. Some reports say folks are getting bit on green pumpkin jigs in 25 feet of water on ledges. Once it hits a peak and starts to fall, the fish will scatter more. Deinosuchuslived 82 to 73 million years ago during the Cretaceous era and spent their time in brackish water. Spin-fishermen using PowerBaits and lures that represent fleeing crayfish will also catch trout that are searching for prey. De Queen Lake Think white for baits and flies this week: shad patterns, white egg patterns, white-bellied stick baits the water level will support deep-diving jerkbaits white jigs and minnows. The truth is, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Arkansas hasn't seen an unprovoked alligator attack or human death from an alligator in at least 20 years. 77,786 posts . They are now mainly found in the lower third of the state. We have been doing well catching spotted bass and largemouths throwing these baits for walleye, so that shows me bass are on the feed. reports that water temperature below the dam is 50 degrees with stained conditions in the tailrace. But just how big can they get? Trout now are widely scattered from the bridge to the dam and, in safer conditions, can be caught in the shoals by fly-fishermen casting micro-jigs in black and white under a strike indicator. Small orange or peach eggs have been very effective. My question is this, is there a gator season? In the back of McGuire oxbow, we were throwing a custom-painted Little John Crankbaits in Rayburn Red, and a Bill Lewis SB-57 or MR-6 Crankbait in Strawberry Craw, Blood Craw or Red Glitter Craw and picking up a few random bites. (updated 2-23-2023) Bates Field and Stream (501-470-1846) said crappie have been biting in the usual hot spots like Gold Creek. They are moving up, this water has warmed up, its clear and normal (level), Ray said. Wind, wind, wind and clouds will help. Parallel steeper ledge 45-degree banks and steeper transition banks. At about 15 feet down they would attack and then dive! Now with all the increased thunderstorms this week and slowly falling lake level, with the lake still almost 20 inches high, and the decrease of discharge at Millwood Dam and gates, we have yet to see how the crappie will respond over the next week. Wind, wind, wind and clouds will help. (updated 2-23-2023) Steven Scuba Steve Street at Blackburns Resort said the lake level was 554.51 feet msl and the storm was just starting to enter the area about 11:30 a.m. when he arrived at the resort Wednesday. Remember to be courteous to other boaters on the water. The stage at Morrilton was down almost 6 feet from this time a week ago, to 12.28 feet (flood stage is 30 feet). The surface water temperature was 49 degrees and the water was stained in the creeks but a little clearer on the main lake. Lake Bennett. If I am struggling I will ask another guide how he is doing and what he is using as we pass on stream. The trout and smallmouth have been hitting well in the higher water. I got to land a couple of nice largemouth bass, a big 15-inch crappie, a handful of white bass and 4 hybrid stripers. The overflow of that food source into the river sets off the famous voracious feeding pattern and the easy trout catch, which anglers love. Most are being caught in 15 feet of water downstream from Houseman to Beaver town. The stage is on a fast rise at 8.77 feet as of Thursday afternoon (flood stage is 32 feet). Little Red River Largemouth Bass Variant Names: Black Bass, Green Trout, Bigmouth Bass, Lineside Bass . For the most up-to-date lake level, visit the U.S. Geological Survey's Lake Conway water level site. Currently, all floodgates have been closed below Carpenter Dam, but generation flows are still high as Lake Ouachita is barely below flood pool. The hot flies have been sowbugs, various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise) and white mop flies. This is 34.5 feet below the top of flood pool. Some reports say they are deep at 18-22 feet. Ken Winstead at Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) in Perryville says, Lacey Williams at Lakeview Landing on Arkansas Highway 95 (501-252-1437) said that. Contact the AZ Animals editorial team. Still plenty around. The best activity was mid-day, and the crappie were holding 12-15 feet of depth in our planted brush piles. Anglers are also throwing a green pumpkin or brown jig around the wood. Mike says they continue to find a few large schools of white bass over the past couple weeks along Little River above White Cliffs about 2 miles before getting to the mouth of McGuire Lake. The stage at Augusta is steady at 31.87 feet, nearly 6 feet above flood stage of 26.00 feet. This is because they make alligator holes, which create new habitats. The usual jigs and minnows are working. Red Chrome, Toledo Gold or Natural Crawfish three-quarter-ounce Rat-L-Traps were picking up a few prespawn fish from 8-12 feet deep on vertical drops. (updated 2-9-2022) Randy Plyler with Plyler Outdoors Guide Service (870-210-0522) said that there's only been a few folks out here over the course of the last couple weeks on DeGray. Its kind of slow right now. Crappie are still biting but its difficult to catch them from the shoreline or dock. There have been some reports of them being found near drop-offs around 16-20 feet and off rocky banks. I did catch a few fish on a dead stick, meaning no motion at all except for what the boat was doing. Fishing has been good for crappie and mostly on structure of some sort in the 6- to 20-foot range. ), Trip to Mr. Ts pays off for lucky lottery winner, Jonesboro police investigating 2 reported shootings. Enter your email in the box below to get the most mind-blowing animal stories and videos delivered directly to your inbox every day. Look for balls of shad and try throwing an Alabama rig. Stripers, a year-long target on Beaver Lake, are being caught on big minnows, but pressure is light on them as well right now. Over the last week they have seen water depths of 8.5 to 10.5 feet with a strong current. Lake Poinsett Boxhound Marina (870-670-4496) is closed for the winter and will reopen this month. Greers Ferry Lake is 7.6 feet above power pool. The trout stocking program has proceeded as scheduled, so big numbers of fish are in the tailrace and can be caught when safe conditions allow bank and boat fishermen to access the lake. White River/Clarendon Area Pond is now holding about half as much water as it should be. The lake is closed to fishing until spring as it serves as a rest area for migrating waterfowl, and as access opens up after the White River recedes in the area. Catfish like liver, dough bait, minnows and nightcrawlers now, but cats have been slow. January marked the first big month of rainbow trout stocking with 9,300 fish scheduled for Lake Catherine. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. One-Knocker Rat-L-Traps in Red Shad, Toledo Gold or Goldfire Craw picked up several chunky, fat male bass on cypress trees and knees in 7-8 feet of depth near flats adjacent to spawning locations, but the retrieve had to be slow and deliberate deflecting off wood, stumps and cypress knees. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. (updated 2-23-2023) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said Bull Shoals Lake elevation has fallen slightly over the last week due to the drier weather but the upcoming rains may put us back where we were. The lake on Wednesday was at 660.35 feet msl, which is very near the seasonal power pool level. The surface water temperature was 49 degrees and the water was stained in the creeks but a little clearer on the main lake. Use hand-tied jigs in white/silverand gray/silverwhite or use minnows for best results. Alligators are actually incredibly important to the ecosystem. They have not heard much on the crappie fishing front, though, in the Little Rock Pool. They lowered tag numbers on Millwood this year to three I think. Can you kill them? We kill all gators on sight ,, only problem we never seen a gator here in north central Arkansas . Visit his, YouTube site (Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock). But on Friday, the animal was found and officials learned it . Bluegill This rain and all this water, and the rain in the forecast, are going to make things very up and down for a few days, they say. Anytime lakes like this and other similar lakes come up, they get out of the flow, they said. They have not heard much on the crappie fishing front, though, in the Little Rock Pool. The bass are in the 5-foot range or shallower in these backwater areas. The bass are in the 5-foot range or shallower in these backwater areas. It does take some looking, but once you find them it is a blast. Flow below the dam Thursday midday was 3,041 cfs. The massive influx of healthy rainbow trout to the lake rejuvenates the tailrace to an earlier scenario of quality fishing. Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center, Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center, Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center, J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center, Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Nature Center, Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Action Plan | 2020-2025, Disability, Mobility-impaired, 65-Plus, Military Retiree, Lifetime Licenses. They will be feeding. No reports of white bass, crappie, bream or catfish. Out on the boats, anglers have caught some but not many. Some reports say they are deep at 18-22 feet. The Norfork tailwater had no wadable water. For a daily fishing report and lake condition go to. Double Deceiver patterns in yellow or olive have been working best for me, Mike said. With color to the water, anglers have been flipping a brown or a black/blue jig in and around cover and fishing it slow to pull in bass. This weeks hot spot has been between Spider Creek and Bertrand Access. But the amount of rain weve had, the crappie will be out of the flow of the lake, now, in the murky waters, and wont be deep. Central Arkansas, Arkansas River and White River levels are available at: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lzk, For real-time information on stream flow in Arkansas from the U.S. Geological Survey, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ar/nwis/rt, For water-quality statistics (including temperature) in many Arkansas streams and lakes, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ar/nwis/current/?type=quality, Download the Fish Brain app and follow AGFC at:https://join.fishbrain.com/agfc-page. People have been fishing for cats under the 89 bridge, Pierce Creek and around Dix, Green and Adams lakes. Stripers do make a spawn just like every other fish in the lake; the only difference is the eggs do not recruit new fish. Anything shad-like will be a great bait now. Watch the water temperature, and as it warms they will begin to move up into shallower water on brush piles. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The spoons, Sonar blades, and Rocket Shads seemed to work better by vertical-jigging in the school, letting the blade/spoon drop into the depth zone BELOW the school, then ripping it up and letting it fall back into the school. Largemouth bass reports have been good. When it was brought ashore, the forklift that was used to lift it didnt even lift high enough to get its entire length off the ground! We can also verify it is possible there are some alligators in Lake . This rain and all this water, and the rain in the forecast, are going to make things very up and down for a few days, they say. Fishing on the Little Red from a boat in high water has been good as far as the streamer bite goes. In the clearer water farther down the lake, anglers been catching bass on Alabama rigs (which a few weeks back landed a 10-plus-pound largemouth in a tournament) and on green pumpkin or brown-colored jigs. The lake is at the same level as it was a week ago. Catfish are slow but biting in the early evenings on stink bait and live bait. Bee Lake had a few keepers to play with recently as long as the wind would let you stay out on the main lake. He suggests anglers and boaters check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information or check the Corps of Engineers website (swl-wc.usace.army.mil) for real-time water release and the Southwestern Power Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule. Reports have the bass being found both in deep water and shallow along rocky points. The massive influx of healthy rainbow trout to the lake rejuvenates the tailrace to an earlier scenario of quality fishing. Therefore, alligators perform a death roll with larger prey. The average life expectancy of an alligator is typically around 30-50 years. After the lake rose over 3 feet with over 4-6 inches of rainfall the lake clarity turned to chocolate milk and almost completely shut down the bite we had the week before. 501-289-2210), a 24/7 self-serve bait shop at the lake, had no new reports from the lake. In general, fly-fishers are quite willing to share information. As of Thursday morning, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lakes elevation at 468.68 feet msl with slight falling (0.36 inch) over the past 24 hours (normal conservation pool: 462.54 feet msl, top flood elevation 487.0 msl). This makes alligators significantly larger than caimans which reach a maximum of 13 feet long, and gharials which reach around 14 feet. The largest alligators are also incredibly heavy, with reports of anything from 1,000 up to a massive 2,000 pounds being recorded. Bass are not yet loading into typical early spwaning areas despite the abnormally warm temperatures. It can take days for a regular bite pattern to resume after a big drop in temperature, so anglers need to be aware. Using a jerkbait on breezy day bluff ends over steeper swings and points will fool a few. A big crackleback fished deep has been good on several trips lately. Kentucky (spotted) bass are good. Andrews Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025) said Friday morning that the crappie are beginning to bite, and bite well. Discover Why Alligators Wont Cross Georgias Fall Line, Huge Florida Gator Eats a Smaller Florida Gator in Most Florida Video Ever, The Biggest Alligator Ever Found In Arkansas. The death roll consists of the alligator rolling and spinning while holding the prey so that smaller, bite-sized chunks are torn off. We have none that I know of. Join us as we discover the biggest alligator ever found in Arkansas! Were capitalizing on the shad if they come up to feed early or in the evening, or if the stripers and white bass push them up in the column. I dropped my bait down to 50 feet, and when a small school of fish came under me, I would reel up as fast as I could through the middle of the school. This should improve with warm days and dirty water. Catfish are good on nightcrawlers, skipjack, shad, chicken liver and stink bait. These fish were hybrids, stripers and white bass. Spotted Bass Crankbaits for spin-fishing work well in high water. I went to the San Juan River in New Mexico without a clue of what to fish. Black Bass As of Thursday, the Corps of Engineers said water flow at the Ormond Lock and Dam was 15,682 cfs. (updated 2-23-2023) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said Norfork Lake fell 2.3 feet to rest at 0.9 foot above power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 25.3 feet below the top of flood pool. Hopefully you choose one that the trout wants. Check our blog (linked above) to make sure it's not up and muddy. Some reports say folks are getting bit on green pumpkin jigs in 25 feet of water on ledges. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo. Guide Jeff Larch, who operates River Valley Tours and takes groups out at Nimrod, went up in recent days to Dardanelle "and did very good on the crappie," they report. The clarity is clearing. Total hourly outflow at the dam is still high; at midday it was 18,275 cfs, and in the past two days the flo2 has been as high as 19,600 cfs. USACE Campgrounds ARE OPEN for camping. Beavers pretty much gone. (501-834-5733) in Sherwood said the Little Red is really blown out with the water being released from Greers Ferry Dam over the past week or more. (updated 2-23-2023) Mike Siefert at Millwood Lake Guide Service said that as of Wednesday, Millwood Lake has begun falling from recent rise over 3 feet and is still muddy from recent storms. The aforementioned forage and bream species will be stocked again in the fall of 2025, along with black crappie. Chinese alligators reach only between 5 and 7 feet long and weigh only 80 to 100 pounds. While there were no reports on bream yet, crappie, black bass, catfish and white bass were all reported caught in fair numbers. Millwood Lake tailwater elevation was near 244 feet msl (almost 20 FEET above normal) and rising with gate discharge at the dam near 20,000 cfs in Little River, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. Look for water flowing back in creeks and coves and start casting a Wiggle Wart or a Rock Crawler crankbait into shallow water. Austin Kennedy has more great fishing news in his report from the tailwater below, as fishing has really picked up on trout, walleye and more. Winter drawdown is scheduled to end next week (March 1-8) Flood gates remained open to aid in lowering Lake Ouachita out of flood pool. All the above information will enable anglers to successfully fish in Lake Catherine as soon as Lake Ouachita falls down out of flood pool and the need for heavy generation and open flood gates subsides. Norfork Tailwater During colder months, alligators will burrow into mud or construct a mound of vegetation to keep warm. It is home to both rugged mountainous regions as well as rich and fertile lowlands. Pullen Pond also has Gators. Dry Run Creek has fished a bit better. Then add in sulfur and Mercer and red River and you probably have enough gators for the whole south. Most trout are being caught on Pautzke Fire Bait fished with light terminal tackle, with most being caught in slack water and eddies. McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) has not heard any reports from the lake or from the lower LR pool or beyond Terry Lock and Dam this week. Little productive fishing has been done in the tailrace under these adverse conditions. Over the last week they have seen water depths of 8.5 to 10.5 feet with a strong current. Since that time the AGFC and AGRED, the lakes owner, have worked together to monitor and minimize potential spread of the invasive species through information campaigns. Mike provided the latest fishing specifics: (updated 2-23-2023) Lacey Williams at Lakeview Landing on Arkansas Highway 95 (501-252-1437) said that crappie anglers should look for the underwater timber about 5 feet deep and use minnows. (501-834-5733) says the river is good right now. Mama gators build nests on the ground for their eggs. We are still catching crappie and other bass deep 25-55 feet deep, but all the fish are going farther toward the river portions of the primary and secondary channels. (updated 2-23-2023) Fish N Stuff (501-834-5733) says the river is good right now. Crappie are good on small jigs or minnows. Catfish folks are catching their target on yo-yos baited with minnows. The crawdads are becoming active. Information about the species of fish local to Beaver Lake . This is a great place to wade fish when they are running water on the White and North Fork rivers. Wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. * No reports on bream or catfish. The Norfork tailwater had no wadable water. (AP) - Authorities have solved the mystery of what kind of animal was seen strolling along a road near Gravette. The lake is in good shape and clear for hte most part. Florida largemouth bass will be stocked during the summer of 2025. Lets have a look at the 15 best Swimming Holes in Arkansas: 1. The Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday reported the Clarendon gauge rising slightly at 28.74 feet, or 2.74 above the flood stage of 26.00 feet. Kirsten Bartlow with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission shares some information on alligators in Arkansas. The lake is closed to fishing until spring as it serves as a rest area for migrating waterfowl, and as access opens up after the White River recedes in the area. Call the center at 870-241-3373 for more information. These freshwater habitats are prime areas for alligators that thrive in these areas, and some can reach incredible lengths. Anytime I am in a fly shop I ask what the hot fly has been recently. A 2.8 McMinnow is on deck. When they did eventually manage to kill the beast, it soon became clear that it was a record-breaker. Norfork Lake fell 2.3 feet to rest at 0.9 foot above power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 25.3 feet below the top of flood pool. Saugeye, Jim Harris That is on about 30,000 acres. The public is urged to use extreme caution when visiting the Carpenter Dam use area during this time. 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